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Max Baer

I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing he wants to go home early.

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The quote means feeling intense fear when facing someone as powerful and intimidating as Joe Louis in a boxing match. It highlights the idea that the opponent is so strong and dangerous that they would prefer to end the fight quickly and leave, making the situation even more frightening.

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